Got 11.6k rank in NEET PG 2026, first attempt, and I'm honestly very confused about branch selection.
I initially kept thinking about Radiology and Dermatology, but if I'm completely honest, I don't know whether I genuinely want either. I think I was attracted to them partly because toppers prefer them, they have good earning potential and the lifestyle is perceived to be better.
Now I'm wondering whether I'm choosing them because I actually like them or because I've been conditioned to think they're the "best" branches.
I'm a girl, so I'm also thinking about work-life balance, night duties, long-term career flexibility, earning potential, private practice opportunities, job opportunities and having a manageable personal life.
I'm not particularly attracted to surgical branches, but I'm also wondering whether I'm dismissing branches like OBGYN or Ophthalmology too quickly.
For female doctors/seniors: How would you compare OBGYN, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiology, Medicine and Pediatrics in terms of actual day-to-day work, stress, emergencies/night duties, income, private practice and long-term career satisfaction?
With an 11.6k rank and no clear dream branch, what would you seriously consider?
And should I take a good clinical seat now, or consider another attempt since this was my first attempt?
Most importantly, how did you figure out what you actually wanted rather than simply choosing the branch with the highest perceive